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A Collection of Newfoundland Wills(B)Joseph Blanchard

Will of Joseph Blanchard
from Newfoundland will books volume 13 page 16
probate year 1924

In re JOSEPH BLANCHARD. DECEASED.

This is the last Will & Testament of Joseph Blanchard of the Farm,
Bay of Islands, being in possession of all my faculties I hereby dispose
of my property:

I
will & bequeath to my sons George Edward Blanchard & Henry Garland
Blanchard my fishing stands at North Arm Point and half of the Store
at Middle Arm - and half of the Store and wharf at the Farm together
with the water front: I also bequeath all my fishing gear - nets Moorings
Anchors - hooks & lines, Coopering tools Motor boat & dory -
three head of cattle, 3 Sheep, 2 barns & five acres of cultivated
land - to be the property of my sons George & Henry.
My house is to be a home for all my family as long as they wish to
live together My wife is to be supported by
my sons as long as she remains a widow.

It is my express wish that all my belongings should be kept together & that
nothing should be disposed of without it is absolutely necessary. And
I hereby appoint Mr Joseph Brake to be sole Executor of this my last
Will & Testament.